Ahmedabad, April 3 (IANS) The Congress on Friday named Bhrugurajsinh Chauhan as its candidate for the forthcoming Gujarat Assembly by-election from the Umreth constituency. In a statement, the party said Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge had approved the candidature.Chauhan has held several organisational positions within the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC).He has been serving as Coordinator of the GPCC Central Zone since 2025 and earlier worked as Pradesh Pratinidhi betwe…
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Gandhinagar, March 24 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Tuesday argued in the Gujarat Assembly that the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was essential to address legal inequalities faced by women. Speaking during the discussion after the legislation was tabled by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Sanghavi said disparities arising from personal laws had created situations where women struggled to secure justice.“Our Constitution ensures legal rights to everyone,” he said, adding t…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) As the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is likely to be tabled in the Gujarat Assembly soon, the BJP on Wednesday welcomed the development, stating that the implementation of the UCC has long been part of its agenda. However, Opposition leaders have urged caution and sought a consultative approach in the matter. Speaking to IANS, Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi said that the current situation in the country makes it appropriate to implement the UCC.“The UCC should be impl…
Gandhinagar, March 12 (IANS) Women and Child Development Minister Dr Manisha Vakil on Thursday hit back at the Congress in the Gujarat Assembly while replying to remarks by MLA Jignesh Mevani on Anganwadi workers and malnutrition, saying the condition of Anganwadi centres had significantly improved under the present government.Participating in the debate on the Women and Child Development Department’s budgetary demands of Rs 7,689.84 crore, Vakil said those questioning the government should re…
Gandhinagar, March 12 (IANS) The Gujarat Assembly on Thursday passed budgetary demands of Rs 3,725.11 crore for the state’s Rural Development Department for the financial year 2026–27.The government has proposed to extend rural employment from 100 to 125 days under a new mission and increase housing assistance for beneficiaries.Presenting the provisions during the discussion in the Assembly, Rural Development Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya said the budget aims to expand employment opportunities …
Gandhinagar, March 10 (IANS) The Gujarat Assembly, on Tuesday, witnessed a heated discussion over the T20 World Cup final tickets over the past two days, drawing attention from both ruling and Opposition legislators in the state. BJP MLA Arvind Patel raised concerns about not being able to secure tickets for the India vs New Zealand final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8.Responding in the House, a state Minister assured that arrangements would be made for legislators in …
Gandhinagar, Feb 16 (IANS) Surat West Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA and former Gujarat Minister Purnesh Modi was on Monday elected Deputy Speaker of the Gujarat Assembly on the opening day of the Budget session. Purnesh Modi’s candidature was proposed by veteran BJP leader Jitu Vaghani.The Congress fielded Shailesh Parmar for the post, with his name proposed by party MLA Dinesh Thakor.The motion backing Purnesh Modi was put to a voice vote in the Assembly House, where the BJP holds a majority…
Gandhinagar, Dec 25 (IANS) Gujarat Assembly Deputy Speaker Jethabhai Ahir has tendered his resignation from the post, citing work commitments and multiple responsibilities, Cabinet Minister Jitubhai Vaghani said. Vaghani stated that Ahir submitted his resignation to Gujarat Assembly Speaker Shankarbhai Chaudhary at the Speaker’s residence in Gandhinagar.The resignation was handed over in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, state BJP president Jagdish Vishwakarma and organisation mini…